craft beer

noun

: a specialty beer produced in limited quantities : microbrew

Examples of craft beer in a Sentence

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Also new are the property’s five food and beverage outlets, offering drinks and eats that range from a craft beer taproom and ice cream shop to gourmet tacos, Asian stir fry and Costa Rican cuisine. Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Traditional mainstays include country music, a variety of food options, craft beer tent, a variety of family activities and more. David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 The news was announced Wednesday, where WeHa Brewing touched on the the struggles the craft beer industry has and continues to endure since 2020. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026 Coors Field brings a Rocky Mountain menu of green chili, buffalo burgers, local craft beer and Rocky Mountain oysters. Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for craft beer

Word History

First Known Use

1986, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of craft beer was in 1986

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“Craft beer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craft%20beer. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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